Moon Cycle Mama Doula and Wellness

01/08/2026

Healthy foods just got a revamp..
Introducing: The New Pyramid

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans reset U.S. nutrition policy by restoring science, common sense, and real food as the foundation of national health.

01/07/2026

I am always in the right place at the right time..
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01/06/2026

How do I relieve postpartum anxiety?

Postpartum anxiety isn’t a personal failure—it’s a nervous system asking for support.

Relief starts with understanding what your body has been through. Hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, birth recovery, and new responsibilities can overload even the strongest parent. Gentle nervous system regulation, emotional validation, practical support, and rest are essential—not optional.

Postpartum care should address the whole person, not just the baby. When parents receive trauma-aware support, reassurance, and tools to feel safe in their bodies again, anxiety softens and confidence grows.

You deserve care too—especially after giving birth.

01/06/2026

How do I prepare my home for a new baby?

Preparing your home for a new baby involves creating a safe, calm, and functional environment. This includes setting up safe sleep spaces, organizing feeding and diapering areas, ensuring smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working, minimizing clutter, and planning for easy meals and rest.
Emotional preparation is just as important—having support systems in place can reduce stress and ease the transition into parenthood.

01/05/2026

How does Reiki support emotional release?

Reiki is a gentle energy-healing practice that helps calm the nervous system, release emotional blockages, and restore balance within the body. During a session, clients often experience deep relaxation, emotional clarity, and stress relief. Reiki can support emotional release by helping the body let go of stored tension, grief, anxiety, or overwhelm—especially during major life transitions such as postpartum recovery.

01/03/2026

What is trauma-free birth healing?

Trauma-free birth healing is a holistic approach that supports individuals who have experienced emotional, physical, or psychological distress related to pregnancy, birth, or postpartum. It may include emotional processing, body-based techniques, grounding practices, spiritual support, and compassionate conversation. The goal is to help clients feel safe, heard, empowered, and reconnected to their bodies—without re-traumatization and at their own pace.

01/02/2026

Happy New Year!
For my new Followers let me explain what we do here...

What does a postpartum doula do?

A postpartum doula provides emotional, physical, and educational support to families after birth. This includes helping with newborn care, infant feeding support, maternal recovery, emotional processing, light household support, and guidance during the transition into parenthood.

Postpartum doulas focus on nurturing the whole family so parents can rest, heal, and bond with confidence—especially during the critical first weeks and months after birth.

12/30/2025

Free bleeding just went viral—again.

After Rapper Sukihana casually mentioned free bleeding on Baddies USA (Zeus Network), the internet hit pause and collectively asked: “Wait… WHAT is free bleeding?” TikTok debates, Twitter think pieces, and group chats lit up overnight. So let’s break it all the way down—no shame, no myths, just facts.

This is your judgment-free, educational guide to the movement that challenges how we think about periods, bodies, and bodily autonomy.

Free bleeding just went viral—again. ​ After Rapper Sukihana casually mentioned free bleeding on Baddies USA (Zeus Network) , the internet hit pause and collectively asked: “Wait… WHAT is...

12/29/2025

Your body already knows the way, Reiki simply reminds it..
Can you guess what today's Reiki session was focused on?

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays!
From Moon Cycle Mama Doula and Wellness

12/23/2025

Rise & Shine pineapple 🍍
You all had some great topics to be addressed and today I will start breaking them down, starting with one of the BIGGEST myths👇🏾

“You don’t stop moving because you’re pregnant, you move smarter because you are.”

One of the biggest myths in pregnancy?
👉🏽 “I should stop working out.”

The truth: Safe, intentional movement during pregnancy can reduce back pain, support mental health, improve sleep, prepare your body for birth, and aid postpartum recovery.

Here’s how to work out safely and confidently during each stage of pregnancy 👇🏽

🌱 First Trimester (Weeks 1–13): Listen & Ease In

Your body is doing BIG internal work right now. Fatigue and nausea are common — this is not the time to “push through.”

Best workouts:

Walking 🚶🏾‍♀️

Prenatal yoga 🧘🏾‍♀️

Light strength training 💪🏾

Stretching & mobility 🙌🏾

Breathing exercises 🌬

Tips:

✔️Keep workouts short (10–30 min)

✔️Focus on form over intensity

✔️Hydrate more than usual

✔️Rest when your body asks

🌼 Second Trimester (Weeks 14–27): The Sweet Spot

Energy usually improves, nausea fades, and many moms feel their best here.

Best workouts:

Strength training (bodyweight or light weights) 🏋🏾‍♀️

Swimming or water aerobics 🏊‍♀️

Stationary cycling 🚴‍♀️

Prenatal Pilates 🤰🏾

Low-impact cardio 🫀

Tips:

✔️Avoid lying flat on your back for long periods

✔️Focus on core stability & pelvic floor

✔️Use supportive footwear

✔️Prioritize breath control

💡 This is a great time to build strength for labor and postpartum recovery.

🌸 Third Trimester (Weeks 28–Birth): Prepare for Birth

Your center of gravity shifts, joints loosen, and endurance may decrease — and that’s okay.

Best workouts:

Walking 🚶🏾‍♀️

Prenatal yoga 🧘🏾‍♀️

Squats (supported)👌🏾

Hip openers 💃🏾

Gentle stretching 🙌🏾

Labor-prep movements 🤰🏾

Tips:

✔️Slow down and focus on mobility

✔️Use chairs, walls, or props for balance

✔️Stop if you feel dizzy, short of breath, or experience pain

✔️Practice breathing techniques for labor

✨ Movement now supports baby positioning, stamina for labor, and smoother recovery.

🚫 When to Pause or Modify

Always stop and consult your provider if you experience:

🛑Dizziness or fainting

🛑Vaginal bleeding

🛑Chest pain

🛑Severe pelvic or abdominal pain

🛑Regular contractions

🤍 Final Reminder from Your Doula:

Every pregnancy is different. Your workout should support your body, not stress it.
Movement is about connection, not perfection.

💬 Save this post, share it with a mama-to-be, and remember: your body was made for this journey.

12/23/2025

Reposting 👇🏾

Focus Centre of Chicago, is looking to speak with moms of babies currently 9-36 months old and in a Size 3, 4, 5 or 6 that are wearing the following brands:
Pampers Swaddlers
Pampers Swaddlers 360
Pampers Cruisers 360
Huggies Little Movers
Millie Moon

We are paying $$$ for your time & opinions!
Please fill in the form below and if you qualify for this study, someone will contact you with further instructions. Please be assured there will be no sales in any way, this is strictly for market research purposes only.
Pass on to anyone you know that you think may qualify! Everyone can use a little extra cash!!
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